Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me)

Free Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000 Version 8.1 Full Specs

After installation, the DirectX 8.1 runtime cannot be uninstalled. DirectX is a system component. It cannot be uninstalled without reinstalling your operating system. Users of Windows 95 should continue using DirectX 8.0a. Applications designed for DirectX 8.1 take advantage of advanced features in computers running more recent versions of Windows, including Windows 98 and later versions.

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Publisher's Description

From Microsoft:

DirectX is the multimedia system foundation for Windows operating systems. Through DirectX, programs take full advantage of your system to give you the best multimedia experience possible. This version of DirectX offers updated graphics, faster frame rates, and support for massively multiplayer games. It also offers more immersive audio when running and displaying programs rich in multimedia elements such as full-color graphics, video, 3-D animation, and surround sound. If you had an earlier version of DirectX installed on your system, you will see little difference in available space on your hard drive following the installation.

DirectX 8.1 will overwrite any earlier versions. DirectX 8.1 provides the latest update to the DirectX technology. It will ensure trouble-free installation and includes the latest USB game controller updates in addition to the features provided by DirectX 8.0.

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1 stars

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"i hope it is good but i dont know how it works?"

vinodkasiviswanathan November 20, 2007 / Version: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me) 8.1

2007-11-20 00:50:20 | By vinodkasiviswanathan

Pros

i only dowload this software, but i cant install it.because my pc is infected by virouses...

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4 stars

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"its a everything you want in a software"

bstokley September 15, 2007 / Version: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me) 8.1

2007-09-15 16:43:15 | By bstokley

Pros

it helps old drivers become new drivers up to date drivers

2 stars

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"Will have to uninstall my operating system and reinstall"

dandoline May 19, 2007 / Version: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me) 8.1

2007-05-19 07:28:51 | By dandoline

Pros

Nothing to like about this product.

Cons

The publisher of the description of this product should have done his research as after installing this on my Windows 98SE computer, it miniturized all the graphics on my computer and will not play videos. I tried lowering the settings for resolution with no results. I have always trusted downloads from this sight, but NO MORE!!!! Even Microsoft's website says this is compatible. What a joke!!! Thanks for the lousy advice!!! And thanks for nothing.

1 stars

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" Virus Infested! BEWARE!!!!!"

Rozee January 10, 2006 / Version: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me) 8.1

2006-01-10 19:52:24 | By Rozee

Pros

NONE!

Cons

THIS VIRUS INFESTED CRAP TOTALLY SCREWED MY SYSTEM UP! DONT DO IT!

1 stars

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"Almosted killed my computer!!!"

June 13, 2004 / Version: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me) 8.1

2004-06-13 18:00:47

Summary

From the time that I downloaded this software I havd to work five or six hours to get my system working. BEWARE!!! BEWARE!!! BEWARE!!!

1 stars

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"Walk away from this"

April 17, 2004 / Version: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me) 8.1

2004-04-17 06:45:56

Summary

after reading the bad things about this I'm not going to take any chances with my computer to crash or get a virus

1 stars

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"I need help..."

July 30, 2003 / Version: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me) 8.1

2003-07-30 14:20:08

Summary

Well, I downloaded it, then i tried installing, and rebooting, and everytime it goes thru first part, then it goes into this thing that says can take a few minutes, i wait a few minutes and the thing quits responding, nothing... why is this?!

1 stars

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"cant get my pc to reboot at all :("

June 27, 2003 / Version: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me) 8.1

2003-06-27 03:00:24

Summary

installed direct x 8.1 to run a screensaver,now all i get is my win me screen at boot. then i try to reformat and it wont do it,screen goes blank after it says its loading win98,have no idea to get it back to origianl state,nothing seems to work.this program sucks!!! please any suggestions on how to help me email me at seattlelite@charter.net my only other option is take it to the shop and really dont want to do that!! HELP!! i have a compaq 750 amd duron,with radeon all in wonder vid card.

5 stars

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January 23, 2003 / Version: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me) 8.1

2003-01-23 13:10:09

Summary

good

1 stars

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"Upgrade Or Virus?"

January 22, 2003 / Version: Microsoft DirectX Drivers (Windows 98/98SE/Me) 8.1

2003-01-22 01:30:08

Summary

In the past I used DirectX7.0-8.0 and had no major problems with either. I downloaded 8.1 and my computer became very unstable and would freeze up quite often. Since DirectX doesn't come with an uninstaller, I had to search for one and came up with DirectX Buster. This program removed the virus out of my O/S. I reinstalled 7.0 and I'm very happy I took a couple of steps backwards. I recommend not to upgrade to 8.1. If you presently have an older version, do yourself a big favor and continue using it.

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Publisher	Microsoft
Publisher web site	http://www.microsoft.com/
Release Date	November 14, 2001
Date Added	November 14, 2001
Version	8.1

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Category	Games
Subcategory	Games Utilities & Editors

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows 98/Me/2000
Additional Requirements	None

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File Size	11.58MB
File Name	DX81eng.exe

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Total Downloads	3,287,104
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License Model	Free
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Price	Free

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